Jacek Małachowski
Polish nobleman (1737–1821)
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Jacek Małachowski (Polish pronunciation: [ˈjat͡sɛk mawaˈxɔfskʲi]; 25 August 1737 – 27 March 1821) was a Polish nobleman, politician and administrator as well as Polish chancellor. He was the son of Jan Małachowski, also a Polish chancellor. One of his four brothers was Count Stanisław Małachowski, who was a prime force behind the Constitution of 1791.
Jacek Małachowski | |
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 Portrait by Józef Peszka | |
| Coat of arms | Nałęcz |
| Born | 25 August 1737 Końskie |
| Died | 27 March 1821 (aged 83) Bodzechów |
| Family | House of Małachowski |
| Consort | Petronela Antonina Rzewuska |
Issue | Jan Małachowski Franciszka Małachowska |
| Father | Jan Małachowski |
| Mother | Izabela Humiecka |
He was Crown Deputy Master of the Pantry since 1764. Referendary of the Crown in 1764–1780, Deputy Chancellor the Crown since 1780 and Grand Chancellor of the Crown since 1786.[1] Starost of Piotrków, Radom, Stary Sącz and Gródek.
Marshal of the Coronation Sejm in 3–20 December 1764 in Warsaw.[1]
He was a supporter of the Russian faction.[1] During the Great Sejm of 1788-1792 he supported tentative reforms such as strengthening of the executive and army, but also maintaining ties with Russia.[1] He was among the opponents of the Constitution of 3 May and eventually joined the Targowica Confederation that overthrew it.[1]
In 1804 he founded a factory that was one of the origins of the Ćmielów Porcelain Factory.[2]
